Advanced Certificate Program in Teacher Certification [4005]

(21 Term Hours)

The Alternative Certification Program provides a quality teacher training option for
baccalaureate degree holders. At the completion of these modules, the student will
have successfully demonstrated the Florida Education Accomplished Practices and have
provided documentation of mastery in a comprehensive professional portfolio.

Completers of the program may then apply to Florida Department of Education for a
professional teaching certificate.

This limited access program requires potential candidates to:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university;2. Acquire the statement of eligibility for certification from the FLDOE;3. Submit a written statement of loyalty to Florida and the USA;4. Be of good moral character; and5. Possess the disposition suitable for becoming a teacher.

Course

Description

Term Hours

EPI

0001

Classroom Management

3

EPI

0002

Instructional Strategies

3

EPI

0003

Technology

3

EPI

0004

The Teaching and Learning Process

3

EPI

0010

Foundations of Research-based Practices in Reading

3

EPI

0020

Professional Foundations

2

EPI

0940

Field Experience for Professional Foundations

1

EPI

0030

Diversity in the Classroom

2

EPI

0945

Field Experience for Diversity in the Classroom

1

21

NOTE: A grade of "C" or better must be attained for each course taken for this certificate.
To be eligible for a professional teaching certificate, each candidate must pass three
Florida Teacher Certification Exams: General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge and
Subject Area Exam in the area of certification sought.